Medication compliance methods, devices, and systems

ABSTRACT

Provided herein are medication tracking and securement devices, systems, platforms, and methods configured to be used with or in place of commercial standard medicine bottles. The wireless tracking and communications elements of the present disclosure are configured to prevent medication theft, overdosing, medication loss, and prescription noncompliance.

CROSS-REFERENCE

This is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No.15/901,700, filed Feb. 21, 2018, which claims the benefit of U.S.Provisional Application No. 62/461,908, filed Feb. 22, 2017, whichapplication is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Medication has become ubiquitous as over 4 billion prescriptions arefilled in the United States every year. Addiction, overuse, misuse, andtheft of such prescriptions and over-the-counter medications causesignificant social and economic issues. It is estimated that moreAmericans died of drug overdoses in 2016 than died in the entirety ofthe Vietnam War. Additionally, it has been estimated that more peopledie from drug overdoses than car crashes, firearms, suicide, and othercrimes and disease combined. Further, consumers and tax payers incurmultiple millions of dollars in costs associated with medication loss,replacement, overdose, hospitalization, and the continued care requiredfor the addicted and afflicted for withdrawal symptoms, emergency roomvisits, hospitalization, serious side effects, illness, and death.

Proper medication containment and security has been shown to reduce theprevalence of intentional and accidental overdose, addiction formation,and medication theft. As some prescription medications, such asfentanyl, are as powerful as, or more potent than, many common illicitdrugs, medication security has been shown to prevent the theft andresale of such medications within the illegal drug market.

Many current pharmaceutical and pharmacy companies employ ChildResistant Packaging (CRP) to prevent accidental overdose in children. AsCRP medication packaging devices must conform to internationalqualifications, many such bottle designs are similarly designed.

Another source of preventable illness is found in the lack of adherenceto many prescribed medications. As many treatment regimens requiremultiple individual medications, each with a unique schedule and dosage,mistaken non-adherence is prevalent as well. Approximately 50% to 70% ofwritten prescriptions are taken to the pharmacy, and 48% to 66% arepicked up. Of those picked up, 25% to 30% are taken correctly and 15% to20% are refilled as prescribed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Although current medication tracking and securement devices and systemsare currently available, none are configured to be used with commercialstandard medicine bottles. As such commercial medicine bottles areeasily disposable and contain prescription dosage and refillinformation, employing the devices, systems, and platforms herein enablefor safe, secure, and constant medication treatments. Additionally, thewireless and dosage managing capabilities of the present disclosure areconfigured to prevent medication theft, overdosing, medication loss, andprescription noncompliance.

Provided herein is a smart medicament container cap comprising: ahousing comprising a bottle engagement coupling configured to engagewith a medicine bottle, a medicine bottle sleeve, or both; a securityinput connected to the housing and configured to receive a securitydata; an actuator connected to the housing; a compression plateconnected to the actuator and engaged with the housing by a slideablecoupling; and a digital processing device connected to the housing,wherein the digital processing device is configured to receive thesecurity data from a security input and to command the actuator inresponse to at least the security data; wherein the bottle engagementcoupling, the actuator, and the compression plate are configured totemporarily prevent access to contents within the medicine bottle, themedicine bottle sleeve, or both. In some embodiments, the housingcomprises a first cavity having an interior housing surface and anexterior housing surface. In some embodiments, the interior housingsurface comprises the bottle engagement coupling. In some embodiments,the exterior housing surface comprises the bottle engagement coupling.In some embodiments, the bottle engagement coupling comprises aplurality of bottle engagement couplings comprising 1 to 10 bottleengagement couplings. In some embodiments, the plurality of bottleengagement couplings comprises a radial array of bottle engagementcouplings. In some embodiments, the medicine bottle comprises acommercial medicine bottle. In some embodiments, the commercial medicinebottle comprises a push-to-lock medicine bottle, a pill bottle, a liquidmedicine bottle, a child-resistant medicine bottle, or any combinationthereof. In some embodiments, the security input comprises a keyhole, abutton, a fingerprint scanner, a biometric scanner, a retinal scanner, acamera, a microphone, a GPS sensor, a Wi-Fi sensor, a Bluetooth sensor,an RFID sensor, an NFC sensor, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the actuator comprises a motor, a servomotor, a linearactuator, a solenoid, a gear, a sprocket, a nut, a belt, a chain, abearing, a spring, a shaft, a lead screw, a coupling, or any combinationthereof. In some embodiments, the connection between the housing and atleast one of the security input, the actuator, and the digitalprocessing device comprises a rigid connection. In some embodiments, theslideable coupling between the compression plate and the housingcomprises a tongue, a groove, a bearing, a gear, a pulley, a slot, orany combination thereof. In some embodiments, the digital processingdevice further comprises a wireless communication device configured toreceive a wireless signal and transmit a communications signal to thedigital processing device, and wherein the communication signal is basedon the wireless signal. In some embodiments, the wireless communicationdevice comprises a Wi-Fi sensor, a Bluetooth sensor, an RFID sensor, anNFC sensor, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, thewireless signal comprises a medication name, a medical ailment, amedication dosage, a medication period, a medication interval, a doctorname, a patient name, a prescription date, a prescription number, aprescription barcode, a refill date, a number of refills, a pill size, apill color, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the capfurther comprises a memory connected to the housing. In someembodiments, the memory is configured to store at least the wirelesssignal. In some embodiments, the memory is configured to store a usagedata, wherein the usage data comprises at least a time and date thecommand. In some embodiments, the communications signal furthercomprises the usage data. In some embodiments, the cap further comprisesan energy storage device connected to the housing. In some embodiments,the energy storage device is replaceable, rechargeable or both. In someembodiments, the cap further comprises a charging port connected to theenergy storage device. In some embodiments, the cap further comprises anindicator connected to the housing. In some embodiments, the indicatorcomprises a light, a screen, a reel, a knob, a dial, a gauge, a speaker,a screen, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the digitalprocessing device is further configured to initiate the indicator inresponse to at least the security data. In some embodiments, the capfurther comprises at least one of a programing button and a powerbutton. In some embodiments, the digital processing device is furtherconfigured to detect initiation of at least the programming button andthe power button. In some embodiments, the cap further comprises adisplay screen. In some embodiments, the display screen is connected tothe housing. In some embodiments, the digital processing device isfurther configured to transmit a display data to the display screen. Insome embodiments, the cap further comprises comprising a label. In someembodiments, the cap further comprises an environmental sensorcomprising a thermometer, an accelerometer, a barometer, a magneticsensor, a motion sensor, or any combination thereof.

Another aspect provided herein is a platform comprising: a smartmedicament container cap comprising: a housing comprising a bottleengagement coupling configured to engage with a medicine bottle, amedicine bottle sleeve, or both; an actuator connected to the housing;and a compression plate connected to the actuator and engaged with thehousing by a slideable coupling; wherein the bottle engagement coupling,the actuator, and the compression plate are configured to temporarilyprevent access to contents within the medicine bottle, the medicinebottle sleeve, or both; a mobile processor configured to provide amobile application comprising: a software module configured to receive auser medical information; a storage module configured to store the usermedical information; a reception module configured to receive aninstruction from a user; a transmission module configured to transmit awireless signal based at least on the instruction and the user medicalinformation; and a digital processing device in communication with thesmart medicament container cap and the mobile processor, the digitalprocessing device comprising: at least one processor; an operatingsystem configured to perform executable instructions; a memory; awireless communication device; and a computer program includinginstructions executable by the digital processing device to create anapplication comprising: a communication module configured to receive awireless signal; and a command module configured to command the actuatorin response to at least the wireless signal. In some embodiments, thedigital processing device is separate and distinct from at least one ofthe cap, the medicine bottle, and the pill sleeve. In some embodiments,the digital processing device is permanently or removably connected tothe cap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, the digital processingdevice is rigidly connected to, or integrated within, the cap or thepill sleeve. In some embodiments, the housing comprises a first cavityhaving an interior housing surface and an exterior housing surface. Insome embodiments, the interior housing surface comprises the bottleengagement coupling. In some embodiments, the exterior housing surfacecomprises the bottle engagement coupling. In some embodiments, thebottle engagement coupling comprises a plurality of bottle engagementcouplings comprising 1 to 10 bottle engagement couplings. In someembodiments, the plurality of bottle engagement couplings comprises aradial array of bottle engagement couplings. In some embodiments, themedicine bottle comprises a commercial medicine bottle. In someembodiments, the commercial medicine bottle comprises a push-to-lockmedicine bottle, a pill bottle, a liquid medicine bottle, achild-resistant medicine bottle, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the actuator comprises a motor, a servomotor, a linearactuator, a solenoid, a gear, a sprocket, a nut, a belt, a chain, abearing, a spring, a shaft, a lead screw, a coupling, or any combinationthereof. In some embodiments, the slideable coupling comprises a tongue,a groove, a bearing, a gear, a pulley, a slot, or any combinationthereof. In some embodiments, the cap further comprises a label. In someembodiments, the wireless communication device comprises a Wi-Fi sensor,a Bluetooth sensor, an RFID sensor, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the wireless signal comprises a medication name, a medicalailment, a medication dosage, a medication period, a medicationinterval, a doctor name, a patient name, a prescription date, aprescription number, a prescription barcode, a refill date, a number ofrefills, a pill size, a pill color, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the platform further comprises a security input configuredto receive a security data. In some embodiments, the communicationmodule is further configured to receive the security data from thesecurity input. In some embodiments, the command module is furtherconfigured to command the actuator in response to the security data. Insome embodiments, the security input comprises a keyhole, a button, afingerprint scanner, a biometric scanner, a retinal scanner, amicrophone, a GPS sensor, a Wi-Fi sensor, a Bluetooth sensor, an RFIDsensor, a NFC sensor, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments,the memory is configured to store the input signal. In some embodiments,at least one of the cap and the digital processing device furthercomprise an energy storage device. In some embodiments, the energystorage device is replaceable, rechargeable, or both. In someembodiments, at least one of the cap and the digital processing devicefurther comprises a charging port. In some embodiments, at least one ofthe cap and the digital processing device further comprise an indicator.In some embodiments, the indicator comprises a light, a screen, a reel,a knob, a dial, a gauge, a speaker, a screen, or any combinationthereof. In some embodiments, the command module is further configuredto initiate the indicator in response to at least the wireless signal.In some embodiments, at least one of the cap and the digital processingdevice further comprise at least one of a programing button and a powerbutton. In some embodiments, the communication module configured toreceive a signal from of at least one of the programming button and thepower button. In some embodiments, at least one of the cap and thedigital processing device further comprise a display screen. In someembodiments, the command module is further configured to transmit adisplay data to the display screen. In some embodiments, the usermedical information comprises at least one of a user name, a medicationname, a medical ailment, a medication dosage, a medication period, amedication interval, a doctor name, a prescription date, a pill size,and a pill color, and a patient voice pattern. In some embodiments, thecommunication module is further configured to transmit a dosing databased at least on the command. In some embodiments, the transmissionmodule is further configured to receive the dosing data. In someembodiments, at least one of the memory and the storage module isconfigured to store the dosing data. In some embodiments, the mobileapplication further comprises a medication ordering module configured toorder a medicament in response to at least the dosing data. In someembodiments, the transmission module is further configured to transmit adosing alert. In some embodiments, the communication module is furtherconfigured to receive the dosing alert. In some embodiments, theplatform comprises two or more caps, wherein each cap is associated withdifferent user medical information. In some embodiments, the platformfurther comprises the medicine bottle sleeve. In some embodiments, themedicine bottle sleeve comprises a bottle containment cavity comprisingan interior sleeve surface and an exterior sleeve surface. In someembodiments, the bottle containment cavity has an inner diameterconfigured to surround at least a portion of the medicine bottle. Insome embodiments, the medicine bottle comprises a commercial medicinebottle. In some embodiments, the commercial medicine bottle comprises apush-to-lock medicine bottle, a pill bottle, a liquid medicine bottle, achild-resistant medicine bottle, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve comprises a sleeve engagementappendage configured to engage with the bottle engagement coupling. Insome embodiments, the interior housing surface comprises the sleeveengagement appendage. In some embodiments, the exterior housing surfacecomprises the sleeve engagement appendage. In some embodiments, thesleeve engagement appendage comprises 1 to 10 sleeve engagementappendages. In some embodiments, the sleeve engagement appendagecomprises a radial array of sleeve engagement appendages. In someembodiments, at least one of the medicine bottle sleeve and the capfurther comprise an environmental sensor comprising a thermometer, anaccelerometer, a barometer, a magnetic sensor, or any combinationthereof.

Another aspect provided herein is a system comprising: a security inputconfigured to receive a security data; a digital processing deviceconnected to the housing, wherein the digital processing device isconfigured to receive the security data from a security input and tocommand the actuator in response to at least the security data; amedicine bottle sleeve comprising a sleeve engagement appendage; and asmart medicament container cap comprising: a housing comprising a bottleengagement coupling configured to engage with the sleeve engagementappendage; an actuator connected to the housing; and a compression plateconnected to the actuator and engaged with the housing by a slideablecoupling; wherein the bottle engagement coupling, the actuator, and thecompression plate are configured to temporarily prevent access tocontents within the medicine bottle, the medicine bottle sleeve, orboth. In some embodiments, at least one of the digital processing deviceand the security input are separate and distinct from at least one ofthe cap and the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, at least one of thedigital processing device and the security input are permanently orremovably connected the cap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, atleast one of the digital processing device and the security input arerigidly connected to, or integrated within, the cap or the pill sleeve.In some embodiments, the housing comprises a cavity having an interiorhousing surface and an exterior housing surface. In some embodiments,the interior housing surface comprises the bottle engagement coupling.In some embodiments, the exterior housing surface comprises the bottleengagement coupling. In some embodiments, the bottle engagement couplingcomprises a plurality of bottle engagement couplings comprising 1 to 10bottle engagement couplings. In some embodiments, the plurality ofbottle engagement couplings comprises a radial array of bottleengagement couplings. In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleevecomprises a bottle containment cavity having an interior sleeve surfaceand an exterior sleeve surface. In some embodiments, the bottlecontainment cavity has an inner diameter configured to surround at leasta portion of a medicine bottle. In some embodiments, the medicine bottlecomprises commercial medicine bottle comprising a push-to-lock medicinebottle, a pill bottle, a liquid medicine bottle, a child-resistantmedicine bottle, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, theinterior sleeve surface comprises the sleeve engagement appendage. Insome embodiments, the exterior sleeve surface comprises the sleeveengagement recess. In some embodiments, the sleeve engagement recesscomprises 1 to 10 sleeve engagement appendages. In some embodiments, thesleeve engagement recess comprises a radial array of sleeve engagementappendages. In some embodiments, the security input comprises a keyhole,a button, a fingerprint scanner, a biometric scanner, a retinal scanner,a camera, a microphone, a GPS sensor, a Wi-Fi sensor, a Bluetoothsensor, an RFID sensor, a NFC sensor, or any combination thereof. Insome embodiments, the actuator comprises a motor, a servomotor, a linearactuator, a solenoid, a gear, a sprocket, a nut, a belt, a chain, abearing, a spring, a shaft, a lead screw, a coupling, or any combinationthereof. In some embodiments, the slideable coupling between thecompression plate and the housing comprises a tongue, a groove, abearing, a gear, a pulley, a slot, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the digital processing device further comprises a wirelesscommunication device configured to receive a wireless signal. In someembodiments, the wireless communication device comprises a Wi-Fi sensor,a Bluetooth sensor, an RFID sensor, an NFC sensor, or any combinationthereof. In some embodiments, the wireless signal comprises a medicationname, a medical ailment, a medication dosage, a medication period, amedication interval, a doctor name, a patient name, a prescription date,a prescription number, a prescription barcode, a refill date, a numberof refills, a pill size, a pill color, or any combination thereof. Insome embodiments, the system further comprises a memory. In someembodiments, the memory is configured to store at least the wirelesssignal. In some embodiments, the memory is permanently or removablyconnected the cap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, the memory isrigidly connected to or integrated within the cap or the pill sleeve. Insome embodiments, the system further comprises an energy storage device.In some embodiments, the energy storage device is permanently orremovably connected the cap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, theenergy storage device is rigidly connected to or integrated within thecap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, the system furthercomprises a charging port connected to the energy storage device. Insome embodiments, the energy storage device is replaceable, rechargeableor both. In some embodiments, the system further comprises an indicatorrigidly connected to or integrated within the cap or the pill sleeve. Insome embodiments, the indicator comprises a light, a screen, a reel, aknob, a dial, a gauge, a speaker, a screen, or any combination thereof.In some embodiments, the digital processing device is further configuredto initiate the indicator in response to at least the security data. Insome embodiments, the system further comprises at least one of aprograming button and a power button. In some embodiments, at least oneof a programing button and a power button are rigidly connected to orintegrated within the cap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, thedigital processing device is further configured to detect initiation ofat least the programming button and the power button. In someembodiments, the system further comprises a display screen. In someembodiments, the display screen is rigidly connected to or integratedwithin the cap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, the digitalprocessing device is further configured to transmit a display data tothe display screen. In some embodiments, the at least one of the cap andthe sleeve further comprise a label. In some embodiments, at least oneof the cap and the sleeve further comprise an environmental sensorcomprising a thermometer, an accelerometer, a barometer, a magneticsensor, or any combination thereof.

Another aspect provided herein is a platform comprising: a medicinecabinet: a smart cabinet security device comprising a housing comprisinga cabinet engagement coupling configured to engage with the medicinecabinet; and an electromagnetic actuator connected to the housing;wherein the cabinet engagement coupling, and the actuator are configuredto temporarily prevent access to contents within medicine cabinet; amobile processor configured to provide a mobile application comprising:a software module configured to receive a user medical information; astorage module configured to store the user medical information; areception module configured to receive an instruction from a user; and atransmission module configured to transmit a wireless signal based atleast on the instruction and the user medical information; and a digitalprocessing device in communication with the smart cabinet securitydevice and the mobile processor, the digital processing devicecomprising: at least one processor; an operating system configured toperform executable instructions; a memory; a wireless communicationdevice; and a computer program including instructions executable by thedigital processing device to create an application comprising: acommunication module configured to receive a wireless signal; and acommand module configured to command the actuator in response to atleast the wireless signal. In some embodiments, the digital processingdevice is separate and distinct from the smart cabinet security device.In some embodiments, the digital processing device is permanently orremovably connected to the smart cabinet security device. In someembodiments, the digital processing device is rigidly connected to orintegrated within the smart cabinet security device. In someembodiments, the cabinet engagement coupling comprises a plurality ofcabinet engagement couplings comprising 1 to 10 cabinet engagementcouplings. In some embodiments, the cabinet engagement couplingcomprises at least one of an adhesive, a tape, an epoxy, a cement, ascrew, a bolt, a nut, a nail, a security screw, a security seal, a band,and a tie. In some embodiments, the medicine cabinet comprises acommercial medicine cabinet. In some embodiments, the actuator comprisesa motor, a servomotor, a linear actuator, a solenoid, a gear, asprocket, a nut, a belt, a chain, a bearing, a spring, a shaft, a leadscrew, a coupling, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, thewireless communication device comprises a Wi-Fi sensor, a Bluetoothsensor, an RFID sensor, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments,the wireless signal comprises a medication name, a medical ailment, amedication dosage, a medication period, a medication interval, a doctorname, a patient name, a prescription date, a prescription number, aprescription barcode, a refill date, a number of refills, a pill size, apill color, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, theplatform further comprises a security input configured to receive asecurity data. In some embodiments, the communication module is furtherconfigured to receive the security data from the security input. In someembodiments, the command module is further configured to command theactuator in response to the security data. In some embodiments, thesecurity input comprises a keyhole, a button, a fingerprint scanner, abiometric scanner, a retinal scanner, a microphone, a GPS sensor, aWi-Fi sensor, a Bluetooth sensor, an RFID sensor, a NFC sensor, or anycombination thereof. In some embodiments, the memory is configured tostore the input signal. In some embodiments, at least one of the smartcabinet security device and the digital processing device comprisingfurther comprise an energy storage device. In some embodiments, theenergy storage device is replaceable, rechargeable or both. In someembodiments, at least one of the smart cabinet security device and thedigital processing device further comprise a charging port. In someembodiments, at least one of the smart cabinet security device and thedigital processing device further comprise an indicator. In someembodiments, the indicator comprises a light, a screen, a reel, a knob,a dial, a gauge, a speaker, a screen, or any combination thereof. Insome embodiments, the command module is further configured to initiatethe indicator in response to at least the wireless signal. In someembodiments, at least one of the smart cabinet security device and thedigital processing device further comprise at least one of a programingbutton and a power button. In some embodiments, the communication moduleconfigured to receive a signal from of at least one of the programmingbutton and the power button. In some embodiments, at least one of thesmart cabinet security device and the digital processing device furthercomprise a display screen. In some embodiments, the command module isfurther configured to transmit a display data to the display screen. Insome embodiments, the user medical information comprises at least one ofa user name, a medication name, a medical ailment, a medication dosage,a medication period, a medication interval, a doctor name, aprescription date, a pill size, and a pill color, and a patient voicepattern. In some embodiments, the communication module is furtherconfigured to transmit a dosing data based at least on the command. Insome embodiments, the transmission module is further configured toreceive the dosing data. In some embodiments, at least one of the memoryand the storage module is configured to store the dosing data. In someembodiments, the mobile application further comprises a medicationordering module configured to order a medicament in response to at leastthe dosing data. In some embodiments, the transmission module is furtherconfigured to transmit a dosing alert. In some embodiments, thecommunication module is further configured to receive the dosing alert.

Also provided herein is a system comprising: a security input configuredto receive a security data; a digital processing device connected to thehousing, wherein the digital processing device is configured to receivethe security data from a security input and to command the actuator inresponse to at least the security data; a medicine bottle comprising asleeve engagement appendage; and a smart medicament container capcomprising: a housing comprising a bottle engagement coupling configuredto engage with the sleeve engagement appendage; an actuator connected tothe housing; and a compression plate connected to the actuator andengaged with the housing by a slideable coupling; wherein the bottleengagement coupling, the actuator, and the compression plate areconfigured to temporarily prevent access to contents within the medicinebottle, the medicine bottle sleeve, or both

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The novel features of the disclosure are set forth with particularity inthe appended claims. A better understanding of the features andadvantages of the present disclosure will be obtained by reference tothe following detailed description that sets forth illustrativeembodiments, in which the principles of the disclosure are utilized, andthe accompanying drawings of which:

FIG. 1 shows a non-limiting example of a front cross-sectional view of asmart medicament container cap;

FIG. 2 shows a non-limiting example of a front cross-sectional view of asmart medicament container cap on a standard medicine bottle;

FIG. 3A shows a non-limiting example of a bottom perspective view of afirst exemplary housing of the smart medicament container cap;

FIG. 3B shows a non-limiting example of a bottom perspective view of asecond exemplary housing of the smart medicament container cap;

FIG. 3C shows a non-limiting example of a bottom perspective view of afirst compression plate of the smart medicament container cap;

FIG. 3D shows a non-limiting example of a bottom perspective view of asecond compression plate in a third exemplary housing of the smartmedicament container cap;

FIG. 4A shows a non-limiting example of a perspective view of a smartmedicament container cap with a first security input;

FIG. 4B shows a non-limiting example of a perspective view of a smartmedicament container cap with a second security input;

FIG. 5A shows a non-limiting example of a perspective view of a smartmedicament container cap with an indicator;

FIG. 5B shows a non-limiting example of a perspective view of a smartmedicament container cap with an indicator and the first security input;

FIG. 5C shows a non-limiting example of a perspective view of a smartmedicament container cap with an indicator and the second securityinput;

FIG. 6 shows a non-limiting example of a front cross sectional view of asmart medicament container cap, a sleeve, and a standard medicinebottle;

FIG. 7A shows a front view of a prior art medicine cabinet;

FIG. 7B shows a non-limiting example of a cabinet and a smart cabinetsecurity device;

FIG. 8 shows a non-limiting example of a flowchart of a medicationcompliance application;

FIG. 9 shows a non-limiting example of a first medication complianceplatform;

FIG. 10 shows a non-limiting example of a second medication complianceplatform;

FIG. 11 shows a non-limiting example of a cloud of interconnected smartobjects;

FIG. 12 shows a non-limiting example of a digital processing device; inthis case, a device with one or more CPUs, a memory, a communicationinterface, and a display;

FIG. 13 shows a non-limiting example of a web/mobile applicationprovision system; in this case, a system providing browser-based and/ornative mobile user interfaces; and

FIG. 14 shows a non-limiting example of a cloud-based web/mobileapplication provision system; in this case, a system comprising anelastically load balanced, auto-scaling web server and applicationserver resources as well synchronously replicated databases.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Smart Medicament Container Cap

Provided herein, per FIGS. 1-6 , is a smart medicament container cap 100comprising a housing 101, a security input 102 connected to the housing101, an actuator 103 connected to the housing 101, a compression plate104 connected to the actuator 103 and a digital processing device 105connected to the housing 101.

In some embodiments, the housing 101 comprises a bottle engagementcoupling 101 a configured to engage with a medicine bottle 200, amedicine bottle sleeve 600, or both.

In some embodiments, the security input 102 is configured to receive asecurity data. In some embodiments, the compression plate 104 is engagedwith the housing 101 by a slideable coupling 101 b. In some embodiments,the digital processing device 105 comprises a digital processing device.In some embodiments, the digital processing device is configured toreceive the security data from a security input 102 and to command theactuator 103 in response to at least the security data.

In some embodiments, the bottle engagement coupling 101 a, the actuator103, and the compression plate 104 are configured to temporarily preventaccess to contents within the medicine bottle 200, the medicine bottlesleeve 600, or both.

In some embodiments, the housing 101 comprises a first cavity having aninterior housing surface and an exterior housing surface. In someembodiments, per FIGS. 1 and 2 , the interior housing surface comprisesthe bottle engagement coupling 101 a. In some embodiments, the exteriorhousing surface comprises the bottle engagement coupling 101 a. In someembodiments, the bottle engagement coupling 101 a comprises a pluralityof bottle engagement couplings 101 a comprising 1 to 10 bottleengagement couplings 101 a. In some embodiments, the plurality of bottleengagement couplings 101 a comprises a radial array of bottle engagementcouplings 101 a.

FIG. 2 shows a front cross sectional view of an exemplary non-limitingcap 100 comprising a housing 101 having a bottle engagement coupling 101a. In some embodiments, an interior housing surface of the housing 101comprises the bottle engagement coupling 101 a. In some embodiments, theinterior housing surface of the housing 101 comprises a plurality ofbottle engagement coupling 101 a. In some embodiments, the interiorhousing surface of the housing 101 comprises a radial array of theplurality of bottle engagement couplings 101 a. In some embodiments, thebottle engagement couplings 101 a are configured to fasten the cap 100to a standard medicine bottle 200. In some embodiments, the bottleengagement couplings 101 a are configured to fasten the cap 100 to astandard medicine bottle 200 comprising a push-to-lock medicine bottlehaving a medicine bottle locking feature 201 comprising a radial arrayof a plurality of recesses 202. In some embodiments, the bottleengagement coupling 101 a has a size and shape configured to fit withinthe recesses 202. In some embodiments, the radial array of the bottleengagement couplings 101 a on the interior housing surface of thehousing 101 are configured to align with the radial array of theplurality of the recesses 202.

In some embodiments, per FIG. 6 , the bottle engagement couplings 101 aare configured to fasten the cap 100 to a medicine bottle sleeve 600. Insome embodiments, the bottle engagement couplings 101 a are configuredto fasten the cap 100 to a medicine bottle sleeve 600 comprising asleeve engagement appendage 601. In some embodiments, the sleeveengagement appendage 601 has a size and shape configured to couple withthe bottle engagement coupling 101 a, the plurality of recesses, orboth. In some embodiments, the sleeve engagement appendage 601 comprisesa radial array of a plurality of the sleeve engagement appendages 601,wherein the bottle engagement couplings 101 a on the interior housingsurface of the housing are configured to align with a radial array ofthe plurality of the sleeve engagement appendages 601.

In some embodiments, the compression plate 104 is configured to sealagainst an upper surface of the standard medicine bottle 200, an uppersurface of the medicine bottle sleeve 600, or both. In some embodiments,the compression plate 104 is configured to form an air-tight sealagainst an upper surface of the standard medicine bottle 200, an uppersurface of the medicine bottle sleeve 600, or both. In some embodiments,the compression plate 104 is configured to form a water-tight sealagainst an upper surface of the standard medicine bottle 200, an uppersurface of the medicine bottle sleeve 600, or both. In some embodiments,the compression plate 104 is configured to form a seal against an uppersurface of the standard medicine bottle 200, an upper surface of themedicine bottle sleeve 600, or both to temporarily prevent access tocontents within the medicine bottle 200. In some embodiments, thecompression plate 104 is configured to seal against an upper surface ofthe standard medicine bottle 200, an upper surface of the medicinebottle sleeve 600, or both, such that the seal cannot be broken by hand.In some embodiments, the compression plate 104 is configured to sealagainst an upper surface of the standard medicine bottle 200, an uppersurface of the medicine bottle sleeve 600, or both, such that breakingthe seal without initiating the actuator would damage at least one ofthe cap, the standard medicine bottle 200, and the medicine bottlesleeve 600.

In some embodiments, per FIGS. 4A-4B, the security input 102 comprises akeyhole, a button, a fingerprint scanner, a biometric scanner, a retinalscanner, a camera, a microphone, a GPS sensor, a Wi-Fi sensor, aBluetooth sensor, an RFID sensor, a NFC sensor, or any combinationthereof. In some embodiments, per FIG. 4A, the security input 102comprises a plurality of buttons, wherein the security data comprises acombination of the buttons. In some embodiments, each of buttonscomprises a unique identifier comprising a number, a letter, a symbol,or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, per FIG. 4B, thesecurity input 102 comprises a fingerprint scanner.

FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3D show exemplary housing 101 configurations of thesmart medicament container cap 100. FIGS. 3C, and 3D show an exemplaryfirst housing 101 a and an exemplary second housing 101 b, and anexemplary third housing 101 c of the smart medicament container cap 100.In some embodiments, the slideable coupling 101 b between thecompression plate 104 and the housing 101 comprises a tongue, a groove,a bearing, a gear, a pulley, a slot, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, per FIGS. 1 and 3A-3D, the slideable coupling 101 b betweenthe compression plate 104 and the housing 101 comprises a tongue withinthe compression plate 104 and a groove within the housing 101. In someembodiments, the slideable coupling 101 b between the compression plate104 and the housing 101 comprises a plurality of tongues within thecompression plate 104 and a plurality of grooves within the housing 101.In some embodiments, the slideable coupling 101 b between thecompression plate 104 and the housing 101 comprises a radial array of aplurality of tongues within the compression plate 104 and a radial arrayof a plurality of grooves within the housing 101.

In some embodiments, the actuator 103 comprises a motor, a servomotor, alinear actuator, a solenoid, a gear, a sprocket, a nut, a belt, a chain,a bearing, a spring, a shaft, a lead screw, a coupling, or anycombination thereof. In some embodiments, per FIG. 3D, the actuatorcomprises a lead screw and a nut, wherein the slideable coupling betweenthe compression plate 104 and the housing 101 comprises a radial arrayof a plurality of tongues within the compression plate 104 and a radialarray of a plurality of grooves within the housing 101, and wherein thenut is rigidly connected to the compression plate 104 to convert arotation motion of the lead screw to a linear translation of the nut andthe compression plate 104. In some embodiments, the nut and the leadscrew comprise a right handed threading or a left handed threading.

In some embodiments, the connection between the housing 101 and at leastone of the security input 102, the actuator 103, and the digitalprocessing device 105 comprises a rigid connection.

In some embodiments, the digital processing device 105 further comprisesa wireless communication device configured to receive a wireless signaland transmit a communications signal to the digital processing device,and wherein the communication signal is based on the wireless signal. Insome embodiments, the wireless communication device comprises a Wi-Fisensor, a Bluetooth sensor, an RFID sensor, an NFC sensor, or anycombination thereof. In some embodiments, the wireless signal comprisesa medication name, a medical ailment, a medication dosage, a medicationperiod, a medication interval, a doctor name, a patient name, aprescription date, a prescription number, a prescription barcode, arefill date, a number of refills, a pill size, a pill color, or anycombination thereof.

In some embodiments, the cap 100 further comprises a memory connected tothe housing 101. In some embodiments, the memory is configured to storeat least the wireless signal. In some embodiments, the memory isconfigured to store a usage data, wherein the usage data comprises atleast a time and date the command. In some embodiments, thecommunications signal further comprises the usage data. In someembodiments, the cap 100 further comprises an energy storage deviceconnected to the housing 101. In some embodiments, the energy storagedevice is replaceable, rechargeable or both. In some embodiments, thecap 100 further comprises a charging port connected to the energystorage device.

In some embodiments, the cap 100 further comprises an indicatorconnected to the housing 101. In some embodiments, the indicatorcomprises a light, a screen, a reel, a knob, a dial, a gauge, a speaker,a screen, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the digitalprocessing device is further configured to initiate the indicator inresponse to at least the security data. In some embodiments, the cap 100further comprises at least one of a programing button and a powerbutton. In some embodiments, the digital processing device is furtherconfigured to detect initiation of at least the programming button andthe power button. In some embodiments, the cap 100 further comprises adisplay screen. In some embodiments, the display screen is connected tothe housing. In some embodiments, the digital processing device isfurther configured to transmit a display data to the display screen. Insome embodiments, the cap 100 further comprises a label. In someembodiments, the cap 100 further comprises an environmental sensorcomprising a thermometer, an accelerometer, a barometer, a magneticsensor, or any combination thereof.

Medicine Bottle Sleeve

Provided herein, per FIG. 6 , is a medicine bottle sleeve 600 configuredto couple with a smart medicament container cap comprising a housing, anactuator connected to the housing, a compression plate connected to theactuator. In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve 600 comprisesat least one of a security input, a digital processing device, and adisplay.

In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve 600 comprises a sleeveengagement appendage 601 configured to engage with the bottle engagementcoupling 101 a of the cap 100. In some embodiments, the sleeveengagement appendage 601 has a size and shape configured to couple withthe bottle engagement coupling 601. In some embodiments, the sleeveengagement appendage 601 comprises a radial array of a plurality of thesleeve engagement appendages 601, configured to align with a radialarray of the plurality of the bottle engagement couplings 101 a.

In some embodiments, the bottle engagement coupling 101 a, the actuator103, and the compression plate 104 are configured to temporarily preventaccess to contents within the medicine bottle sleeve 600.

In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve 600 comprises a bottlecontainment cavity comprising an interior sleeve surface and an exteriorsleeve surface. In some embodiments, the bottle containment cavity hasan inner diameter configured to surround at least a portion of themedicine bottle. In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve 600 hasan inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of a standard medicinebottle 200. In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve 600 has aninner height lesser than an outer height of a standard medicine bottle200. In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve 600 comprises abase configured to accept a standard medicine bottle 200. In someembodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve 600 further comprises anenvironmental sensor comprising a thermometer, an accelerometer, abarometer, a magnetic sensor, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, per FIGS. 5A-5C, the medicine bottle sleeve 600further comprises an indicator 400. In some embodiments, the indicatorcomprises a light, a screen, a reel, a knob, a dial, a gauge, a speaker,a screen, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the digitalprocessing device is further configured to initiate the indicator inresponse to at least the security data.

In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve further comprises atleast one of a programing button and a power button. In someembodiments, the digital processing device is further configured todetect initiation of at least the programming button and the powerbutton. In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve furthercomprises a display screen. In some embodiments, the display screen isconnected to the housing. In some embodiments, the digital processingdevice is further configured to transmit a display data to the displayscreen. In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve furthercomprises a label. In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleevefurther comprises an environmental sensor comprising a thermometer, anaccelerometer, a barometer, a magnetic sensor, or any combinationthereof.

Smart Medicament Container

Provided herein is a smart medicament container comprising the smartmedicament container cap and the medicine bottle sleeve. In someembodiments, the smart medicament container comprises a housing, asecurity input connected to the housing, an actuator connected to thehousing, a compression plate connected to the actuator, and a digitalprocessing device connected to the housing.

In some embodiments, the housing comprises a first cavity having aninterior housing surface and an exterior housing surface. In someembodiments, at least one of the interior housing surface and theexterior housing surface comprise a bottle engagement couplingconfigured to engage with a medicine bottle sleeve. In some embodiments,the bottle engagement coupling comprises a plurality of bottleengagement couplings. In some embodiments, the bottle engagementcoupling comprises a radial array of bottle engagement couplings.

In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve comprises a sleeveengagement appendage configured to engage with the bottle engagementcoupling of the cap. In some embodiments, the sleeve engagementappendage has a size and shape configured to couple with the bottleengagement coupling. In some embodiments, the sleeve engagementappendage comprises a radial array of a plurality of the sleeveengagement appendages, configured to align with a radial array of theplurality of the bottle engagement couplings.

In some embodiments, the bottle engagement coupling, the actuator, andthe compression plate are configured to temporarily prevent access tocontents within the cap and the medicine bottle sleeve. In someembodiments, the compression plate and the cap is configured to sealagainst an upper surface of the medicine bottle sleeve. In someembodiments, at least two of the compression plate, the cap, and themedicine bottle sleeve are configured to form a water-tight medicinecontainer, an air-tight medicine container, or both. In someembodiments, the cap and the medicine bottle sleeve are configured tocontain a pill, a powder, a liquid, a capsule, a syringe, a cartridge,or any combination thereof.

Smart Medicament Platform

Another aspect provided herein is a platform comprising: a smartmedicament container cap, a mobile processor configured to provide amobile application comprising: a software module configured to receive auser medical information; a storage module configured to store the usermedical information; a reception module configured to receive aninstruction from a user; and a transmission module configured totransmit a wireless signal based at least on the instruction and theuser medical information; and a digital processing device incommunication with the smart medicament container cap and the mobileprocessor, the digital processing device comprising: at least oneprocessor; an operating system configured to perform executableinstructions; a memory; a wireless communication device; a computerprogram including instructions executable by the digital processingdevice to create an application comprising: a communication moduleconfigured to receive a wireless signal; and a command module configuredto command the actuator in response to at least the wireless signal.

In some embodiments, the digital processing device is separate anddistinct from at least one of the cap, the medicine bottle, and the pillsleeve. In some embodiments, the digital processing device ispermanently or removably connected to the cap or the pill sleeve. Insome embodiments, the digital processing device is rigidly connected toor integrated within the cap or the pill sleeve.

In some embodiments, the housing comprises a first cavity having aninterior housing surface an exterior housing surface. In someembodiments, the interior housing surface comprises the bottleengagement coupling. In some embodiments, the exterior housing surfacecomprises the bottle engagement coupling. In some embodiments, thebottle engagement coupling comprises a plurality of bottle engagementcouplings comprising 1 to 10 bottle engagement couplings. In someembodiments, the plurality of bottle engagement couplings comprises aradial array of bottle engagement couplings. In some embodiments, themedicine bottle comprises a commercial medicine bottle. In someembodiments, the commercial medicine bottle comprises a push-to-lockmedicine bottle, a pill bottle, a liquid medicine bottle, achild-resistant medicine bottle, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the actuator comprises a motor, a servomotor, alinear actuator, a solenoid, a gear, a sprocket, a nut, a belt, a chain,a bearing, a spring, a shaft, a lead screw, a coupling, or anycombination thereof. In some embodiments, the slideable couplingcomprises a tongue, a groove, a bearing, a gear, a pulley, a slot, orany combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the cap further comprises a label. In someembodiments, the wireless communication device comprises a Wi-Fi sensor,a Bluetooth sensor, an RFID sensor, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the wireless signal comprises a medication name, a medicalailment, a medication dosage, a medication period, a medicationinterval, a doctor name, a patient name, a prescription date, aprescription number, a prescription barcode, a refill date, a number ofrefills, a pill size, a pill color, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the platform further comprises a security input configuredto receive a security data. In some embodiments, the communicationmodule is further configured to receive the security data from thesecurity input. In some embodiments, the command module is furtherconfigured to command the actuator in response to the security data. Insome embodiments, the security input comprises a keyhole, a button, afingerprint scanner, a biometric scanner, a retinal scanner, amicrophone, a GPS sensor, a Wi-Fi sensor, a Bluetooth sensor, an RFIDsensor, a NFC sensor, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments,the memory is configured to store the input signal. In some embodiments,the memory is configured to store a usage data, wherein the usage datacomprises at least a time and date the command. In some embodiments, thecommunications signal further comprises the usage data.

In some embodiments, at least one of the cap and the digital processingdevice comprising further comprise an energy storage device. In someembodiments, the energy storage device is replaceable, rechargeable orboth. In some embodiments, at least one of the cap and the digitalprocessing device further comprise a charging port. In some embodiments,at least one of the cap and the digital processing device furthercomprise an indicator. In some embodiments, the indicator comprises alight, a screen, a reel, a knob, a dial, a gauge, a speaker, a screen,or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the command module isfurther configured to initiate the indicator in response to at least thewireless signal. In some embodiments, at least one of the cap and thedigital processing device further comprise at least one of a programingbutton and a power button. In some embodiments, the communication moduleconfigured to receive a signal from of at least one of the programmingbutton and the power button. In some embodiments, at least one of thecap and the digital processing device further comprise a display screen.In some embodiments, the command module is further configured totransmit a display data to the display screen.

In some embodiments, the user medical information comprises at least oneof a user name, a medication name, a medical ailment, a medicationdosage, a medication period, a medication interval, a doctor name, aprescription date, a pill size, and a pill color, and a patient voicepattern. In some embodiments, the communication module is furtherconfigured to transmit a dosing data based at least on the command. Insome embodiments, the transmission module is further configured toreceive the dosing data. In some embodiments, at least one of the memoryand the storage module is configured to store the dosing data. In someembodiments, the mobile application further comprises a medicationordering module configured to order a medicament in response to at leastthe dosing data. In some embodiments, the transmission module is furtherconfigured to transmit a dosing alert. In some embodiments, thecommunication module is further configured to receive the dosing alert.

In some embodiments, the platform comprises two or more caps, whereineach cap is associated with different user medical information. In someembodiments, the platform further comprises the medicine bottle sleeve.In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve comprises a bottlecontainment cavity comprising an interior sleeve surface and an exteriorsleeve surface. In some embodiments, the bottle containment cavity hasan inner diameter configured to surround at least a portion of themedicine bottle.

In some embodiments, the medicine bottle comprises a commercial medicinebottle. In some embodiments, the commercial medicine bottle comprises apush-to-lock medicine bottle, a pill bottle, a liquid medicine bottle, achild-resistant medicine bottle, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the medicine bottle sleeve comprises a sleeve engagementappendage configured to engage with the bottle engagement coupling.

In some embodiments, the interior housing surface comprises the sleeveengagement appendage. In some embodiments, the exterior housing surfacecomprises the sleeve engagement appendage. In some embodiments, thesleeve engagement appendage comprises 1 to 10 sleeve engagementappendages. In some embodiments, the sleeve engagement appendagecomprises a radial array of sleeve engagement appendages.

Smart Medicament System

Another aspect provided herein is a system comprising: a security inputconfigured to receive a security data; a digital processing deviceconnected to the housing, wherein the digital processing device isconfigured to receive the security data from a security input and tocommand the actuator in response to at least the security data; amedicine bottle sleeve comprising a sleeve engagement appendage; and asmart medicament container cap.

In some embodiments, the cap comprises housing comprising a bottleengagement coupling configured to engage with a sleeve engagementappendage, an actuator connected to the housing, and a compression plateconnected to the actuator and engaged with the housing by a slideablecoupling. In some embodiments, wherein the bottle engagement coupling,the actuator, and the compression plate are configured to temporarilyprevent access to contents within the medicine bottle, the medicinebottle sleeve, or both.

In some embodiments, at least one of the digital processing device andthe security input are separate and distinct from at least one of thecap and the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, at least one of thedigital processing device and the security input are permanently orremovably connected the cap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, atleast one of the digital processing device and the security input arerigidly connected to or integrated within the cap or the pill sleeve.

In some embodiments, the housing comprises a cavity having an interiorhousing surface and an exterior housing surface. In some embodiments,the interior housing surface comprises the bottle engagement coupling.In some embodiments, the exterior housing surface comprises the bottleengagement coupling. In some embodiments, the bottle engagement couplingcomprises a plurality of bottle engagement couplings comprising 1 to 10bottle engagement couplings. In some embodiments, the plurality ofbottle engagement couplings comprises a radial array of bottleengagement couplings. In some embodiments, the medicine bottle sleevecomprises a bottle containment cavity having an interior sleeve surfaceand an exterior sleeve surface. In some embodiments, the bottlecontainment cavity has an inner diameter configured to surround at leasta portion of a medicine bottle. In some embodiments, the medicine bottlecomprises commercial medicine bottle comprising a push-to-lock medicinebottle, a pill bottle, a liquid medicine bottle, a child-resistantmedicine bottle, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, theinterior sleeve surface comprises the sleeve engagement appendage. Insome embodiments, the exterior sleeve surface comprises the sleeveengagement recess. In some embodiments, the sleeve engagement recesscomprises 1 to 10 sleeve engagement appendages. In some embodiments, thesleeve engagement recess comprises a radial array of sleeve engagementappendages.

In some embodiments, the security input comprises a keyhole, a button, afingerprint scanner, a biometric scanner, a retinal scanner, a camera, amicrophone, a GPS sensor, a Wi-Fi sensor, a Bluetooth sensor, an RFIDsensor, a NFC sensor, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments,the actuator comprises a motor, a servomotor, a linear actuator, asolenoid, a gear, a sprocket, a nut, a belt, a chain, a bearing, aspring, a shaft, a lead screw, a coupling, or any combination thereof.In some embodiments, the slideable coupling between the compressionplate and the housing comprises a tongue, a groove, a bearing, a gear, apulley, a slot, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, thedigital processing device further comprises a wireless communicationdevice configured to receive a wireless signal. In some embodiments, thewireless communication device comprises a Wi-Fi sensor, a Bluetoothsensor, an RFID sensor, an NFC sensor, or any combination thereof. Insome embodiments, the wireless signal comprises a medication name, amedical ailment, a medication dosage, a medication period, a medicationinterval, a doctor name, a patient name, a prescription date, aprescription number, a prescription barcode, a refill date, a number ofrefills, a pill size, a pill color, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the system further comprises a memory. In some embodiments,the memory is configured to store at least the wireless signal. In someembodiments, the memory is permanently or removably connected the cap orthe pill sleeve. In some embodiments, the memory is rigidly connected toor integrated within the cap or the pill sleeve.

In some embodiments, the system further comprises an energy storagedevice. In some embodiments, the energy storage device is permanently orremovably connected the cap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, theenergy storage device is rigidly connected to or integrated within thecap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, the system furthercomprises an energy storage device. In some embodiments, the energystorage device is replaceable, rechargeable or both. In someembodiments, the system further comprises a charging port connected tothe energy storage device. In some embodiments, the system furthercomprises an indicator rigidly connected to or integrated within the capor the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, the indicator comprises alight, a screen, a reel, a knob, a dial, a gauge, a speaker, a screen,or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the digital processing device is further configuredto initiate the indicator in response to at least the security data. Insome embodiments, the system further comprises at least one of aprograming button and a power button. In some embodiments, at least oneof a programing button and a power button are rigidly connected to orintegrated within the cap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, thedigital processing device is further configured to detect initiation ofat least the programming button and the power button. In someembodiments, the system further comprises a display screen. In someembodiments, the display screen is rigidly connected to or integratedwithin the cap or the pill sleeve. In some embodiments, the digitalprocessing device is further configured to transmit a display data tothe display screen. In some embodiments, the at least one of the cap andthe sleeve further comprise a label.

Medicine Cabinet System

Another aspect provided herein, per FIG. 7B, is a system comprising amedicine cabinet 700 and a smart cabinet security device 750 comprisinga housing comprising a cabinet engagement coupling configured to engagewith the medicine cabinet; and an electromagnetic actuator connected tothe housing, a mobile processor configured to provide a mobileapplication comprising: a software module configured to receive a usermedical information; a storage module configured to store the usermedical information; a reception module configured to receive aninstruction from a user; and a transmission module configured totransmit a wireless signal based at least on the instruction and theuser medical information; and a digital processing device incommunication with the smart cabinet security device and the mobileprocessor, the digital processing device comprising: at least oneprocessor; an operating system configured to perform executableinstructions; a memory; a wireless communication device; and a computerprogram including instructions executable by the digital processingdevice to create an application comprising: a communication moduleconfigured to receive a wireless signal; and a command module configuredto command the actuator in response to at least the wireless signal. Insome embodiments, the digital processing device is separate and distinctfrom the smart cabinet security device.

In some embodiments, the system further comprises a catch 760, whereinthe catch is configured to permanently affix to the medicine cabinet700, and wherein the catch 760 is configured to releasably engage withthe cabinet engagement coupling. In some embodiments, the catch 760 ispermanently affixed to the medicine cabinet 700 without screws.

In some embodiments, the digital processing device is permanently orremovably connected to the smart cabinet security device. In someembodiments, the digital processing device is rigidly connected to orintegrated within the smart cabinet security device. In someembodiments, the cabinet engagement coupling comprises a plurality ofcabinet engagement couplings comprising 1 to 10 cabinet engagementcouplings. In some embodiments, the cabinet engagement couplingcomprises at least one of an adhesive, a tape, an epoxy, a cement, ascrew, a bolt, a nut, a nail, a security screw, a security seal, a band,and a tie. In some embodiments, the medicine cabinet comprises acommercial medicine cabinet. In some embodiments, the actuator comprisesa motor, a servomotor, a linear actuator, a solenoid, a gear, asprocket, a nut, a belt, a chain, a bearing, a spring, a shaft, a leadscrew, a coupling, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the wireless communication device comprises a Wi-Fisensor, a Bluetooth sensor, an RFID sensor, or any combination thereof.In some embodiments, the wireless signal comprises a medication name, amedical ailment, a medication dosage, a medication period, a medicationinterval, a doctor name, a patient name, a prescription date, aprescription number, a prescription barcode, a refill date, a number ofrefills, a pill size, a pill color, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the system further comprises a security input configured toreceive a security data. In some embodiments, the communication moduleis further configured to receive the security data from the securityinput. In some embodiments, the command module is further configured tocommand the actuator in response to the security data. In someembodiments, the security input comprises a keyhole, a button, afingerprint scanner, a biometric scanner, a retinal scanner, amicrophone, a GPS sensor, a Wi-Fi sensor, a Bluetooth sensor, an RFIDsensor, a NFC sensor, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments,the memory is configured to store the input signal.

In some embodiments, at least one of the smart cabinet security deviceand the digital processing device comprising further comprise an energystorage device. In some embodiments, the energy storage device isreplaceable, rechargeable or both. In some embodiments, at least one ofthe smart cabinet security device and the digital processing devicefurther comprise a charging port. In some embodiments, at least one ofthe smart cabinet security device and the digital processing devicefurther comprise an indicator. In some embodiments, the indicatorcomprises a light, a screen, a reel, a knob, a dial, a gauge, a speaker,a screen, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the command module is further configured toinitiate the indicator in response to at least the wireless signal. Insome embodiments, at least one of the smart cabinet security device andthe digital processing device further comprise at least one of aprograming button and a power button. In some embodiments, thecommunication module configured to receive a signal from of at least oneof the programming button and the power button. In some embodiments, atleast one of the smart cabinet security device and the digitalprocessing device further comprise a display screen. In someembodiments, the command module is further configured to transmit adisplay data to the display screen. In some embodiments, the usermedical information comprises at least one of a user name, a medicationname, a medical ailment, a medication dosage, a medication period, amedication interval, a doctor name, a prescription date, a pill size,and a pill color, and a patient voice pattern. In some embodiments, thecommunication module is further configured to transmit a dosing databased at least on the command. In some embodiments, the transmissionmodule is further configured to receive the dosing data. In someembodiments, at least one of the memory and the storage module isconfigured to store the dosing data. In some embodiments, the mobileapplication further comprises a medication ordering module configured toorder a medicament in response to at least the dosing data. In someembodiments, the transmission module is further configured to transmit adosing alert. In some embodiments, the communication module is furtherconfigured to receive the dosing alert.

In some embodiments, the smart cabinet security device 750 ispermanently affixed to the medicine cabinet 700. In some embodiments,the smart cabinet security device 750 is permanently affixed to themedicine cabinet 700 without screws. An exemplary non-limiting standardmedicine cabinet 700 is shown in FIG. 7B.

Smart Medicament Application

Provided herein, per FIGS. 8-11 , is a smart medicament application forprotecting, identifying, locating, generating report data, reminding,analyzing, and managing prescription medication. In some embodiments,the hardware and firmware of the smart medicament application areconfigured for use with biometric sensors, wireless communicationsequipment, RFID tags, RFID readers, linear barcode readers, employedwith or without a mobile smartphone.

In some embodiments, the smart medicament application can be controlledby a user, a caregiver, a custodian, a medical technician, a doctor, orany combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the application employs voice recognition tovalidate a user and/or respond to their command. In some embodiments,the application comprises a feature to display GPS data emitted by a GPSsensor on the smart medicament container cap or the medicine bottlesleeve, to determine the location of the device. In some embodiments,the application is configured to enable at least one of an indicator anda screen of the smart medicament container cap or the medicine bottlesleeve. In some embodiments, the application is configured to enable atleast one of an indicator and a screen of the smart medicament containercap or the medicine bottle sleeve in response to a request for thatspecific user medical information.

In some embodiments, the application is further configured to remind theuser via a text message or a push notification regarding an upcomingprescription dosing time, an upcoming refill time, or any combinationthereof.

Terms and Definitions

Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used herein have the samemeaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art towhich this disclosure belongs.

As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include pluralreferences unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Any referenceto “or” herein is intended to encompass “and/or” unless otherwisestated.

As used herein, the term “about” refers to an amount that is near thestated amount by 10%, 5%, or 1%, including increments therein.

Digital Processing Device

In some embodiments, the platforms, systems, media, and methodsdescribed herein include a digital processing device, or use of thesame. In further embodiments, the digital processing device includes oneor more hardware central processing units (CPUs) or general purposegraphics processing units (GPGPUs) that carry out the device'sfunctions. In still further embodiments, the digital processing devicefurther comprises an operating system configured to perform executableinstructions. In some embodiments, the digital processing device isoptionally connected a computer network. In further embodiments, thedigital processing device is optionally connected to the Internet suchthat it accesses the World Wide Web. In still further embodiments, thedigital processing device is optionally connected to a cloud computinginfrastructure. In other embodiments, the digital processing device isoptionally connected to an intranet. In other embodiments, the digitalprocessing device is optionally connected to a data storage device.

In accordance with the description herein, suitable digital processingdevices include, by way of non-limiting examples, server computers,desktop computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, sub-notebookcomputers, netbook computers, netpad computers, set-top computers, mediastreaming devices, handheld computers, Internet appliances, mobilesmartphones, tablet computers, personal digital assistants, video gameconsoles, and vehicles. Those of skill in the art will recognize thatmany smartphones are suitable for use in the system described herein.Those of skill in the art will also recognize that select televisions,video players, and digital music players with optional computer networkconnectivity are suitable for use in the system described herein.Suitable tablet computers include those with booklet, slate, andconvertible configurations, known to those of skill in the art.

In some embodiments, the digital processing device includes an operatingsystem configured to perform executable instructions. The operatingsystem is, for example, software, including programs and data, whichmanages the device's hardware and provides services for execution ofapplications. Those of skill in the art will recognize that suitableserver operating systems include, by way of non-limiting examples,FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD®, Linux, Apple® Mac OS X Server®, Oracle®Solaris®, Windows Server®, and Novell® NetWare®. Those of skill in theart will recognize that suitable personal computer operating systemsinclude, by way of non-limiting examples, Microsoft® Windows®, Apple®Mac OS X®, UNIX®, and UNIX-like operating systems such as GNU/Linux®. Insome embodiments, the operating system is provided by cloud computing.Those of skill in the art will also recognize that suitable mobile smartphone operating systems include, by way of non-limiting examples, Nokia®Symbian® OS, Apple® iOS®, Research In Motion® BlackBerry OS®, Google®Android®, Microsoft® Windows Phone® OS, Microsoft® Windows Mobile® OS,Linux®, and Palm® WebOS®. Those of skill in the art will also recognizethat suitable media streaming device operating systems include, by wayof non-limiting examples, Apple TV®, Roku®, Boxee®, Google TV®, GoogleChromecast®, Amazon Fire®, and Samsung® HomeSync®. Those of skill in theart will also recognize that suitable video game console operatingsystems include, by way of non-limiting examples, Sony® P53®, Sony®P54®, Microsoft® Xbox 360®, Microsoft Xbox One, Nintendo® Wii®,Nintendo® Wii U®, and Ouya®.

In some embodiments, the device includes a storage and/or memory device.The storage and/or memory device is one or more physical apparatusesused to store data or programs on a temporary or permanent basis. Insome embodiments, the device is volatile memory and requires power tomaintain stored information. In some embodiments, the device isnon-volatile memory and retains stored information when the digitalprocessing device is not powered. In further embodiments, thenon-volatile memory comprises flash memory. In some embodiments, thenon-volatile memory comprises dynamic random-access memory (DRAM). Insome embodiments, the non-volatile memory comprises ferroelectric randomaccess memory (FRAM). In some embodiments, the non-volatile memorycomprises phase-change random access memory (PRAM). In otherembodiments, the device is a storage device including, by way ofnon-limiting examples, CD-ROMs, DVDs, flash memory devices, magneticdisk drives, magnetic tapes drives, optical disk drives, and cloudcomputing based storage. In further embodiments, the storage and/ormemory device is a combination of devices such as those disclosedherein.

In some embodiments, the digital processing device includes a display tosend visual information to a user. In some embodiments, the display is aliquid crystal display (LCD). In further embodiments, the display is athin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD). In someembodiments, the display is an organic light emitting diode (OLED)display. In various further embodiments, on OLED display is apassive-matrix OLED (PMOLED) or active-matrix OLED (AMOLED) display. Insome embodiments, the display is a plasma display. In other embodiments,the display is a video projector. In yet other embodiments, the displayis a head-mounted display in communication with the digital processingdevice, such as a VR headset. In further embodiments, suitable VRheadsets include, by way of non-limiting examples, HTC Vive, OculusRift, Samsung Gear VR, Microsoft HoloLens, Razer OSVR, FOVE VR, Zeiss VROne, Avegant Glyph, Freefly VR headset, and the like. In still furtherembodiments, the display is a combination of devices such as thosedisclosed herein.

In some embodiments, the digital processing device includes an inputdevice to receive information from a user. In some embodiments, theinput device is a keyboard. In some embodiments, the input device is apointing device including, by way of non-limiting examples, a mouse,trackball, track pad, joystick, game controller, or stylus. In someembodiments, the input device is a touch screen or a multi-touch screen.In other embodiments, the input device is a microphone to capture voiceor other sound input. In other embodiments, the input device is a videocamera or other sensor to capture motion or visual input. In furtherembodiments, the input device is a Kinect, Leap Motion, or the like. Instill further embodiments, the input device is a combination of devicessuch as those disclosed herein.

Referring to FIG. 12 , in a particular embodiment, a digital processingdevice 1201 is programmed or otherwise configured to receive and sendinstructions based on prescription and dosing data. The device 1201 isprogrammed or otherwise configured to protect, identify, locate,generate reports, remind, analyze and manage a user medication anddosing. In this embodiment, the digital processing device 1201 includesa central processing unit (CPU, also “processor” and “computerprocessor” herein) 1205, which is optionally a single core, a multi coreprocessor, or a plurality of processors for parallel processing. Thedigital processing device 1201 also includes memory or memory location1210 (e.g., random-access memory, read-only memory, flash memory),electronic storage unit 1215 (e.g., hard disk), communication interface1220 (e.g., network adapter) for communicating with one or more othersystems, and peripheral devices 1225, such as cache, other memory, datastorage and/or electronic display adapters. The memory 1210, storageunit 1215, interface 1220 and peripheral devices 1225 are incommunication with the CPU 1205 through a communication bus (solidlines), such as a motherboard. The storage unit 1215 comprises a datastorage unit (or data repository) for storing data. The digitalprocessing device 1201 is optionally operatively coupled to a computernetwork (“network”) 1230 with the aid of the communication interface1220. The network 1230, in various cases, is the internet, an internet,and/or extranet, or an intranet and/or extranet that is in communicationwith the internet. The network 1230, in some cases, is atelecommunication and/or data network. The network 1230 optionallyincludes one or more computer servers, which enable distributedcomputing, such as cloud computing. The network 1230, in some cases,with the aid of the device 1201, implements a peer-to-peer network,which enables devices coupled to the device 1201 to behave as a clientor a server.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 12 , the CPU 1205 is configured to execute asequence of machine-readable instructions, embodied in a program,application, and/or software. The instructions are optionally stored ina memory location, such as the memory 1210. The instructions aredirected to the CPU 105, which subsequently program or otherwiseconfigure the CPU 1205 to implement methods of the present disclosure.Examples of operations performed by the CPU 1205 include fetch, decode,execute, and write back. The CPU 1205 is, in some cases, part of acircuit, such as an integrated circuit. One or more other components ofthe device 1201 are optionally included in the circuit. In some cases,the circuit is an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or afield programmable gate array (FPGA).

Continuing to refer to FIG. 12 , the storage unit 1215 optionally storesfiles, such as drivers, libraries and saved programs. The storage unit1215 optionally stores user data, e.g., user preferences and userprograms. The digital processing device 1201, in some cases, includesone or more additional data storage units that are external, such aslocated on a remote server that is in communication through an intranetor the internet.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 12 , the digital processing device 1201optionally communicates with one or more remote computer systems throughthe network 1230. For instance, the device 1201 optionally communicateswith a remote computer system of a user. Examples of remote computersystems include personal computers (e.g., portable PC), slate or tabletPCs (e.g., Apple® iPad, Samsung® Galaxy Tab, etc.), smartphones (e.g.,Apple® iPhone, Android-enabled device, Blackberry®, etc.), or personaldigital assistants.

Methods as described herein are optionally implemented by way of machine(e.g., computer processor) executable code stored on an electronicstorage location of the digital processing device 101, such as, forexample, on the memory 1210 or electronic storage unit 1215. The machineexecutable or machine readable code is optionally provided in the formof software. During use, the code is executed by the processor 1205. Insome cases, the code is retrieved from the storage unit 1215 and storedon the memory 1210 for ready access by the processor 1205. In somesituations, the electronic storage unit 1215 is precluded, andmachine-executable instructions are stored on the memory 1210.

Non-Transitory Computer Readable Storage Medium

In some embodiments, the platforms, systems, media, and methodsdisclosed herein include one or more non-transitory computer readablestorage media encoded with a program including instructions executableby the operating system of an optionally networked digital processingdevice. In further embodiments, a computer readable storage medium is atangible component of a digital processing device. In still furtherembodiments, a computer readable storage medium is optionally removablefrom a digital processing device. In some embodiments, a computerreadable storage medium includes, by way of non-limiting examples,CD-ROMs, DVDs, flash memory devices, solid state memory, magnetic diskdrives, magnetic tape drives, optical disk drives, cloud computingsystems and services, and the like. In some cases, the program andinstructions are permanently, substantially permanently,semi-permanently, or non-transitorily encoded on the media.

Computer Program

In some embodiments, the platforms, systems, media, and methodsdisclosed herein include at least one computer program, or use of thesame. A computer program includes a sequence of instructions, executablein the digital processing device's CPU, written to perform a specifiedtask. Computer readable instructions may be implemented as programmodules, such as functions, objects, Application Programming Interfaces(APIs), data structures, and the like, that perform particular tasks orimplement particular abstract data types. In light of the disclosureprovided herein, those of skill in the art will recognize that acomputer program may be written in various versions of variouslanguages.

The functionality of the computer readable instructions may be combinedor distributed as desired in various environments. In some embodiments,a computer program comprises one sequence of instructions. In someembodiments, a computer program comprises a plurality of sequences ofinstructions. In some embodiments, a computer program is provided fromone location. In other embodiments, a computer program is provided froma plurality of locations. In various embodiments, a computer programincludes one or more software modules. In various embodiments, acomputer program includes, in part or in whole, one or more webapplications, one or more mobile applications, one or more standaloneapplications, one or more web browser plug-ins, extensions, add-ins, oradd-ons, or combinations thereof.

Web Application

In some embodiments, a computer program includes a web application. Inlight of the disclosure provided herein, those of skill in the art willrecognize that a web application, in various embodiments, utilizes oneor more software frameworks and one or more database systems. In someembodiments, a web application is created upon a software framework suchas Microsoft® .NET or Ruby on Rails (RoR). In some embodiments, a webapplication utilizes one or more database systems including, by way ofnon-limiting examples, relational, non-relational, object oriented,associative, and XML database systems. In further embodiments, suitablerelational database systems include, by way of non-limiting examples,Microsoft® SQL Server, mySQL™, and Oracle®. Those of skill in the artwill also recognize that a web application, in various embodiments, iswritten in one or more versions of one or more languages. A webapplication may be written in one or more markup languages, presentationdefinition languages, client-side scripting languages, server-sidecoding languages, database query languages, or combinations thereof. Insome embodiments, a web application is written to some extent in amarkup language such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), ExtensibleHypertext Markup Language (XHTML), or eXtensible Markup Language (XML).In some embodiments, a web application is written to some extent in apresentation definition language such as Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).In some embodiments, a web application is written to some extent in aclient-side scripting language such as Asynchronous Javascript and XML(AJAX), Flash® Actionscript, Javascript, or Silverlight®. In someembodiments, a web application is written to some extent in aserver-side coding language such as Active Server Pages (ASP),ColdFusion®, Perl, Java™, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Hypertext Preprocessor(PHP), Python™, Ruby, Tcl, Smalltalk, WebDNA®, or Groovy. In someembodiments, a web application is written to some extent in a databasequery language such as Structured Query Language (SQL). In someembodiments, a web application integrates enterprise server productssuch as IBM® Lotus Domino®. In some embodiments, a web applicationincludes a media player element. In various further embodiments, a mediaplayer element utilizes one or more of many suitable multimediatechnologies including, by way of non-limiting examples, Adobe® Flash®,HTML 5, Apple® QuickTime®, Microsoft® Silverlight®, Java™, and Unity®.

Referring to FIG. 13 , in a particular embodiment, an applicationprovision system comprises one or more databases 1300 accessed by arelational database management system (RDBMS) 1310. Suitable RDBMSsinclude Firebird, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Oracle Database, MicrosoftSQL Server, IBM DB2, IBM Informix, SAP Sybase, SAP Sybase, Teradata, andthe like. In this embodiment, the application provision system furthercomprises one or more application severs 1320 (such as Java servers,.NET servers, PHP servers, and the like) and one or more web servers1330 (such as Apache, IIS, GWS and the like). The web server(s)optionally expose one or more web services via app applicationprogramming interfaces (APIs) 1340. Via a network, such as the internet,the system provides browser-based and/or mobile native user interfaces.

Referring to FIG. 14 , in a particular embodiment, an applicationprovision system alternatively has a distributed, cloud-basedarchitecture 1400 and comprises elastically load balanced, auto-scalingweb server resources 1410, and application server resources 1420 as wellsynchronously replicated databases 1430.

Mobile Application

In some embodiments, a computer program includes a mobile applicationprovided to a mobile digital processing device. In some embodiments, themobile application is provided to a mobile digital processing device atthe time it is manufactured. In other embodiments, the mobileapplication is provided to a mobile digital processing device via thecomputer network described herein.

In view of the disclosure provided herein, a mobile application iscreated by techniques known to those of skill in the art using hardware,languages, and development environments known to the art. Those of skillin the art will recognize that mobile applications are written inseveral languages. Suitable programming languages include, by way ofnon-limiting examples, C, C++, C#, Objective-C, Java™, Javascript,Pascal, Object Pascal, Python™, Ruby, VB.NET, WML, and XHTML/HTML withor without CSS, or combinations thereof.

Suitable mobile application development environments are available fromseveral sources. Commercially available development environmentsinclude, by way of non-limiting examples, AirplaySDK, alcheMo,Appcelerator®, Celsius, Bedrock, Flash Lite, .NET Compact Framework,Rhomobile, and WorkLight Mobile Platform. Other development environmentsare available without cost including, by way of non-limiting examples,Lazarus, MobiFlex, MoSync, and Phonegap. Also, mobile devicemanufacturers distribute software developer kits including, by way ofnon-limiting examples, iPhone and iPad (iOS) SDK, Android™ SDK,BlackBerry® SDK, BREW SDK, Palm® OS SDK, Symbian SDK, webOS SDK, andWindows® Mobile SDK.

Those of skill in the art will recognize that several commercial forumsare available for distribution of mobile applications including, by wayof non-limiting examples, Apple® App Store, Google® Play, ChromeWebStore, BlackBerry® App World, App Store for Palm devices, App Catalogfor webOS, Windows® Marketplace for Mobile, Ovi Store for Nokia®devices, Samsung® Apps, and Nintendo® DSi Shop.

Standalone Application

In some embodiments, a computer program includes a standaloneapplication, which is a program that is run as an independent computerprocess, not an add-on to an existing process, e.g., not a plug-in.Those of skill in the art will recognize that standalone applicationsare often compiled. A compiler is a computer program(s) that transformssource code written in a programming language into binary object codesuch as assembly language or machine code. Suitable compiled programminglanguages include, by way of non-limiting examples, C, C++, Objective-C,COBOL, Delphi, Eiffel, Java™, Lisp, Python™, Visual Basic, and VB .NET,or combinations thereof. Compilation is often performed, at least inpart, to create an executable program. In some embodiments, a computerprogram includes one or more executable complied applications.

Web Browser Plug-In

In some embodiments, the computer program includes a web browser plug-in(e.g., extension, etc.). In computing, a plug-in is one or more softwarecomponents that add specific functionality to a larger softwareapplication. Makers of software applications support plug-ins to enablethird-party developers to create abilities which extend an application,to support easily adding new features, and to reduce the size of anapplication. When supported, plug-ins enable customizing thefunctionality of a software application. For example, plug-ins arecommonly used in web browsers to play video, generate interactivity,scan for viruses, and display particular file types. Those of skill inthe art will be familiar with several web browser plug-ins including,Adobe® Flash® Player, Microsoft® Silverlight®, and Apple® QuickTime®.

In view of the disclosure provided herein, those of skill in the artwill recognize that several plug-in frameworks are available that enabledevelopment of plug-ins in various programming languages, including, byway of non-limiting examples, C++, Delphi, Java™ PHP, Python™, and VB.NET, or combinations thereof.

Web browsers (also called Internet browsers) are software applications,designed for use with network-connected digital processing devices, forretrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on theWorld Wide Web. Suitable web browsers include, by way of non-limitingexamples, Microsoft® Internet Explorer®, Mozilla® Firefox®, Google®Chrome, Apple® Safari®, Opera Software® Opera®, and KDE Konqueror. Insome embodiments, the web browser is a mobile web browser. Mobile webbrowsers (also called mircrobrowsers, mini-browsers, and wirelessbrowsers) are designed for use on mobile digital processing devicesincluding, by way of non-limiting examples, handheld computers, tabletcomputers, netbook computers, subnotebook computers, smartphones, musicplayers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and handheld video gamesystems. Suitable mobile web browsers include, by way of non-limitingexamples, Google® Android® browser, RIM BlackBerry® Browser, Apple®Safari®, Palm® Blazer, Palm® WebOS® Browser, Mozilla® Firefox® formobile, Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Mobile, Amazon® Kindle® Basic Web,Nokia® Browser, Opera Software® Opera® Mobile, and Sony® PSP™ browser.

Software Modules

In some embodiments, the platforms, systems, media, and methodsdisclosed herein include software, server, and/or database modules, oruse of the same. In view of the disclosure provided herein, softwaremodules are created by techniques known to those of skill in the artusing machines, software, and languages known to the art. The softwaremodules disclosed herein are implemented in a multitude of ways. Invarious embodiments, a software module comprises a file, a section ofcode, a programming object, a programming structure, or combinationsthereof. In further various embodiments, a software module comprises aplurality of files, a plurality of sections of code, a plurality ofprogramming objects, a plurality of programming structures, orcombinations thereof. In various embodiments, the one or more softwaremodules comprise, by way of non-limiting examples, a web application, amobile application, and a standalone application. In some embodiments,software modules are in one computer program or application. In otherembodiments, software modules are in more than one computer program orapplication. In some embodiments, software modules are hosted on onemachine. In other embodiments, software modules are hosted on more thanone machine. In further embodiments, software modules are hosted oncloud computing platforms. In some embodiments, software modules arehosted on one or more machines in one location. In other embodiments,software modules are hosted on one or more machines in more than onelocation.

Databases

In some embodiments, the platforms, systems, media, and methodsdisclosed herein include one or more databases, or use of the same. Inview of the disclosure provided herein, those of skill in the art willrecognize that many databases are suitable for storing and receivingupdates regarding medication dosing and prescription parameters. Invarious embodiments, suitable databases include, by way of non-limitingexamples, relational databases, non-relational databases, objectoriented databases, object databases, entity-relationship modeldatabases, associative databases, and XML databases. Furthernon-limiting examples include SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, DB2, andSybase. In some embodiments, a database is internet-based. In furtherembodiments, a database is web-based. In still further embodiments, adatabase is cloud computing-based. In other embodiments, a database isbased on one or more local computer storage devices.

Non-Limiting Embodiments

Smart Caps, Locks, Tabs, Sleeves, or Base of any bottle or a similarsystem for other types of containers including, Cabinets Bottles orBoxes designed for storing Prescription or Non Prescription Medicine,Vitamins or Supplements

Longevity Health Corp. is introducing a new type of drug packaging andlogistics system for personal use and care of consumer medications,vitamins, and supplements through a series of related inventions to beknown as “Vital Smart.”

Further the product groups and or variations may be supported by anArtificial Intelligence, Smart Phone App, or autonomously via voicecontrol, biometric identification, or other input of either systems ormethods which supports each platform together or separately.

Vital Smart is an electronic apparatus designed for the purpose and useto protect, identify, locate, and manage medication using advanced microelectronics and communications technologies in one of several ways.

A new type of drug packaging and logistics system for personal use andcare of consumer medications, vitamins and supplements through a seriesof related inventions to be known as “Vital Smart.”

Further the product groups and or variations may be supported by anArtificial Intelligence, Smart Phone App, or autonomously of eithersystems or methods which supports each platform together or separately.

Vital Smart is an electronic apparatus designed for the purpose and useto protect, identify, locate, and manage medication using advanced microelectronics and communications technologies in one of several waysincluding:

The Vital Smart Cap, An electronic replacement cap to a standard bottleor container;

With a mechanical Locking Mechanism, (The Mechanical Locking Mechanismis achieved by one of many solutions including heat locks,electromagnetic controls and or mechanical geared slide locks) orwithout a mechanical locking mechanism, or an autonomous MechanicalLocking Mechanism without the standard features of the Vital Smart Cap.

The Vital Smart Tab, an electronic strip or tab having all or some ofthe electronic capabilities of the Vital Smart Cap however in the formof factor of a strip or tab which adheres to a standard bottle orcontainer which may be replaceable, removed and used for a new orseparate container.

The Vital Smart Sleeve, an electronic sleeve whereby a standard bottleor container can be inserted and contained having all or some of theelectronic capabilities of the Vital Smart Cap however in the form offactor of a Sleeve which adheres to a standard bottle or container whichmay be replaceable, removed and used for a new or separate container, or

The Vital Smart Base, an electronic base which fits on the bottom of astandard bottles or containers used throughout the healthcareindustries. having all or some of the electronic capabilities of theVital Smart Cap however in the form of factor of a Container Base whichis attached to a standard bottle or container which may be replaceable,removed and used for a new or separate container or container which maybe replaceable, removed and used for a new or separate container.

Cabinets or Boxes designed for Prescription Medicine, Vitamins orSupplements Product Interactions

A standard medicine cabinet which is modified only by introducing anelectromagnetic lock which is controlled by the Vital Smart Networkthrough a smart phone or a fingerprint biometric reader controlling thelocking mechanism.

A standard pill box designed for Prescription Medicine, Vitamins orSupplements modified to operate and or lock by the Vital Smart Networkthrough a smart phone or a fingerprint biometric reader controlling thelocking mechanism.

The electronic features included in the product iterations includehardware and firmware developed for contemporary biometric, wireless,RFID, linear bar coding, and bar code reading (of any sort) and whichmay be used with or without modern smart phone app technologies whichfurther support the operation of any iteration of any of the apparatusesdescribed.

Our suite of intellectual property is vital in the growing field oftelemedicine and the realization and use of IoT (Internet of Things)technologies being implemented in modern product development.

There are over 4 Billion prescriptions filled in the United States everyyear using medicine bottles conforming to Child Resistant Packaging(CRP) international protocols.

The largest pharmacies in the world use the same bottle design in twocap form factors capping several sizes of bottles making these pharmacybottles and caps more or less ubiquitous with two bottle cap sizes;Large and Small.

The ubiquitous design of the bottle used by this large market segmentallows for a unique opportunity to solve many problems faced by thepharmaceutical industry as well as patient care and social issuesincluding drug abuse and accidental overdose.

Vital is an electronic partner addition for existing medicine bottleswhether prescription or otherwise.

All Vital products are currently designed to be implemented into themarket place as consumer electronics devices where the consumer enjoysthe security and assuredness of the technology by choice.

However, many of the technologies described within the suite ofintellectual property are geared to move towards general practice overtime.

Protect—There is a common problem in the United States and throughoutthe world where people experience the loss of their prescriptionmedication by theft. Often times the main reason for the theft ofprescription medications is the element of accessibility of the drugwhether it is in a medicine cabinet, purse or simply hidden away in adrawer.

Vital helps to mitigate this problem with a Smart Lock. Replacing yourcap with the Vital Smart Lock Cap is a simple cost-effective way toprotect your medications from theft and or misuse.

The Vital Smart Lock Cap is an electronic locking cap which locks usingfingerprint recognition biometrics using a fingerprint scanner on top ofthe (replacement) cap. The scanner authenticates the user via thefingerprint scan and then, using micro controllers, engages anddisengages the locking cap mechanism. The security measure can besomething other than a bio metric fingerprint scanner such as anumerical sequence that is chosen by the authorized user.

The locking cap mechanism is a methodology to interrupt the CRP bottleoperation by mechanically interrupting the workability of the simple CRPprocedure already perfected by the industry using universal design.

The cap is battery powered which is either rechargeable or replaceabledepending on the technology and cost to pricing consideration. Thelocking mechanism may be programmed to disengage automatically when thebattery is drained as an example of one of many safety precautions. Thisinitial product is a standalone autonomous product meant for immediateintroduction to the market place. (The “Sort of Smart Cap”) As stated,the initial Vital Smart Lock Cap is not necessarily designed tocommunicate with a Smart Phone however when included in the Vital SmartLock family of products, a “Connected Cap” connects to your smart phonewhich allows you to lock and unlock your medicine bottle using yoursmart phone through the Vital Health APP or EMT/Hospital override.

The product will also be released for the legal Medical Marijuana andRecreational Medical Marijuana industries under the trade name “DocPickett's Mustache” directly to dispensaries and smoke shops whichcontinue to proliferate in modern society.

A variation of the product will be introduced to alcohol bottles forconsumer use in homes. The Smart Lock Security Features are similar onlyinstead of operating within the confines of the ubiquitous CRM cap thebottle stop will use a pressure cork bottle stop function which deemsthe bottle impenetrable. To aid in the longevity of the productcurrently described the product may incorporate the use of advancedmicro fiber technologies. The locking bottle stop will be marketed underthe trade name “Doc Pickett's Bottle Stop”.

The cap has one LED light indicator which illuminates solid or blinks,under variable circumstances, either RED, GREEN, or YELLOW. The SmartCap uses NFC near field communications, Bluetooth, or RFID. The VitalSmart Cap will be available with the lock feature and without the lockfeature.

Protect—Contains the Locking Mechanism described in the Vital Smart LockCap with or without Biometric Fingerprint recognition scannerattribution. *Not all Vital Smart Caps Lock.

Identify—Using the Vital Health APP the user can “ask” to identify viavoice command and or via the touch screen for the app to recognize thechosen medication. For instance, when you have the Vital Health App openyou can say “Vital where is my blood pressure medicine” or “Vital whereis my Atenolol” etc. either by brand name or category. You can alsoscroll through the list of your registered medications and simply clickon the medication you are looking for. Once prompted the app sends asignal to the Vital Smart Cap and indicates the medication.

The voice recognition capability of the app also asks for visualverification prior to the light turning solid green. This function alsoworks with the “Protect” function when and if the desired medication issecured with Vital Smart Lock.

Locate—Much like car keys and the television remote control it is acommon problem for consumers to locate their medicine. With the VitalSmart Cap we accomplish discovering your medicine in one of two ways.When the user asks for a particular medicine from the Vital Health Appthe LED light will BLINK GREEN quickly until found or disengaged. Wherepossible the Cap will also make an audible noise with a Chirp at afrequency chosen for maximum attenuation and efficacy at range.

Remind—One of the biggest problems with maintaining any health regime isfollowing through with the physicians prescribed regimen. This is a veryserious problem in any prescription scenario and is especiallytroublesome when it comes to the use of antibiotics. Epidemiology showsthat failure to follow the prescribed regimen when introducingantibiotics reduces the efficacy of the ability of the drug to fightdisease and over time has affected our ability as human beings to staveoff bacteria that are proving to be more and more impervious toantibiotics. (“The Super Bug”)

Using the Vital Smart Cap the “Patient” or User is reminded to taketheir medicine on time and to complete the administration of theprescribed drug throughout the regimen or cycle. When you forget to takeyour medicine, the Vital Smart Cap Alerts you in three ways. It BlinksYellow as you are getting close to the time for your medication and thenblinks red and then sends a text message to remind you that it is timeto take the medication. Then of course if you can't find it you simplyask it to Locate as described above.

Manage—All prescription bottles now include linear bar codes whichidentify the pharmacy, drug name, the manufacturer, the dosage, andexpiration date. These barcodes have other information from the pharmacythat is confidential and may or not be accessed including patient ID,Date Filled, Refill Date and Refills Remaining for instance.

The Vital Health App will include a reader via any modern smart phonewhich can read the QRL code and then in turn add the medicine to theuser's data base of medicines along with any prescribed regime ofdispensing the medication.

This information will also be used to help the patient manage theirhealth and wellness regime by reminding the patient much in the same waydescribed above.

The App will also send the user a text when it is time to order theirmedication and at some point in time may include the ability tocommunicate with the pharmacy directly as systems are integrated forthis purpose.

With a mechanical Locking Mechanism, (The Mechanical Locking Mechanismis achieved by one of many solutions including heat locks,electromagnetic controls and or mechanical geared slide locks) (FIG. 3.) or without a mechanical locking mechanism, or an autonomousMechanical Locking Mechanism without the standard features of the VitalSmart Cap. An electronic strip or tab having all or some of theelectronic capabilities of the Vital Smart Cap however in the form offactor of a strip or tab which adheres to a standard bottle or containerwhich may be replaceable, removed and used for a new or separatecontainer (FIG. 4 .) or, an electronic sleeve whereby a standard bottleor container can be inserted and contained having all or some of theelectronic capabilities of the Vital Smart Cap however in the form offactor of a Sleeve which adheres to a standard bottle or container whichmay be replaceable, removed and used for a new or separate container(FIG. 5 .) or, an electronic base which fits on the bottom of a standardbottles or containers used throughout the healthcare industries. havingall or some of the electronic capabilities of the Vital Smart Caphowever in the form of factor of a Container Base which is attached to astandard bottle or container which may be replaceable, removed and usedfor a new or separate container or container which may be replaceable,removed and used for a new or separate container, (FIG. 6 .) or,

A standard medicine cabinet which is modified only by introducing anelectromagnetic lock which is controlled by the Vital Smart Networkthrough a smart phone or a fingerprint biometric reader controlling thelocking mechanism. (FIG. 7 .) A standard pill box designed forPrescription Medicine, Vitamins or Supplements modified to operate andor lock by the Vital Smart Network through a smart phone or afingerprint biometric reader controlling the locking mechanism. (FIG. 8.)

EXAMPLES

The following illustrative examples are representative of embodiments ofthe software applications, systems, and methods described herein and arenot meant to be limiting in any way.

Example 1—Medicine Identification

In one example of the present technology a smart medicament applicationis configured to locate a specific medicine. With the smart medicamentapplication initialized and open, the user inputs information regardingmedication name, a medical ailment, a medication dosage, a medicationperiod, a medication interval, a doctor name, a patient name, aprescription date, a prescription number, a prescription barcode, arefill date, a number of refills, a pill size, a pill color. The userscans an additional medicine using a camera or handheld scanner. Theuser then uses a voice recognition command to request the location of a“blood pressure medicine.” The application displays a medicationassociated with “blood pressure” and invites the user to confirm theselection. The application then sends a signal to the indicator of thesmart medicament container cap, which lights up, vibrates, and emits anoise.

Example 2—Dosing Indication

In one example of the present technology a smart medicament applicationis configured to prevent accidental overdosing. The user enters asecurity data comprising a fingerprint to release the smart medicamentcontainer cap from a medicine bottle. The user removes a pill and locksthe smart medicament container cap back onto the medicine bottle. Amemory in the smart medicament container cap records the time that thecap was locked. Two hours later, the user enters a security data, themedication interval associated with that pill through the digitalprocessing device is a six hour interval. The command module transmits adisplay data to the display screen comprising a notification that themedication interval has not been reached. The user can then override thenotification with a password, pin, or with a mobile device.

Example 3—Method of Installing a Smart Medicament Container Cap

In one example of the present technology a smart medicament applicationis configured to replace a standard medicine bottle lid. To replace thelid of a standard medicine bottle, the user removes the lid, places afirst cavity of the cap over an opening of the medicine bottle such thatthe radial array of the bottle engagement couplings align with themedicine bottle locking features. The user then twists the cap to alignthe bottle couplings on an interior surface of the first cavity with therecesses of the medicine bottle locking features. Upon submitting asecurity data comprising a fingerprint to the security input, thedigital processing device recognizes the security data and transmits acommand to the actuator, which advances the compression plate towardsthe standard medicine bottle. Once the compression plate firmly contactsan upper surface of the medicine bottle, the contents within themedicine bottle are temporarily locked.

Example 4—Method of Unlocking a Smart Medicament Container Cap

In one example of the present technology a smart medicament applicationis configured to be unlocked by a certified user. The user submits asecurity data comprising a fingerprint to the security input, wherebythe digital processing device recognizes the security data and transmitsa command to the actuator, which retracts the compression plate away thestandard medicine bottle. The user then twists the cap to disengage thebottle couplings on an interior surface of the first cavity from therecesses of the medicine bottle locking features, and the cap can beremoved to access the medication within the medicine bottle.

While preferred embodiments of the present subject matter have beenshown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in theart that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerousvariations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilledin the art without departing from the invention. It should be understoodthat various alternatives to the embodiments of the subject matterdescribed herein may be employed in practicing the invention

What is claimed is:
 1. A system that comprises: (a) a security inputconfigured to receive a security data; (b) a digital processing deviceconnected to a housing, wherein the digital processing device isconfigured to receive the security data from a security input and tocommand an actuator in response to the security data; (c) a medicinebottle sleeve comprising a sleeve engagement appendage; and, (d) ahousing that comprises; (i) a housing comprising a bottle engagementcoupling configured to engage with the sleeve engagement appendage; (ii)an actuator connected to the housing; and, (iii) a compression plateconnected to the actuator and engaged with the housing by a slidablecoupling; (iv) wherein the bottle engagement coupling, the actuator, andthe compression plate are configured to temporarily prevent access tocontents within the medicine bottle, the medicine bottle sleeve, orboth.
 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the digital processing device isconfigured to provide a mobile application.
 3. The system of claim 1,wherein at least one of the digital processing device and the securityinput are separate and distinct from at least one of the cap and thepill sleeve.
 4. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of thedigital processing device and the security input are permanently orremovably connected the cap or the medicine bottle sleeve.
 5. The systemof claim 1, wherein at least one of the digital processing device andthe security input are rigidly connected to, or integrated within, thecap or the medicine bottle sleeve.
 6. The system of claim 1, wherein thehousing comprises a cavity having an interior housing surface and anexterior housing surface.
 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the interiorhousing surface comprises the bottle engagement coupling.
 8. The systemof claim 1, wherein the exterior housing surface comprises the bottleengagement coupling.
 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the bottleengagement coupling comprises a plurality of bottle engagement couplingscomprising 1 to 10 bottle engagement couplings.
 10. The system of claim8, wherein the bottle engagement coupling comprises a plurality ofbottle engagement couplings comprising 1 to 10 bottle engagementcouplings.
 11. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of bottleengagement couplings comprises a radial array of bottle engagementcouplings.
 12. The system of claim 1, wherein the medicine bottle sleevecomprises a bottle containment cavity having an interior sleeve surfaceand an exterior sleeve surface.
 13. The system of claim 1, wherein themedicine bottle comprises a commercial medicine bottle comprising one ormore of a push-to-lock medicine bottle, a pill bottle, a liquid medicinebottle, a child-resistant medicine bottle, or any combination thereof.14. The system of claim 1, wherein the security input comprises one ormore of a keyhole, a button, a fingerprint scanner, a biometric scanner,a retinal scanner, a camera, a microphone, a GPS sensor, a Wi-Fi sensor,a Bluetooth sensor, an RFID sensor, or a NFC sensor.
 15. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the actuator comprises one or more of a motor, aservomotor, a linear actuator, a solenoid, a gear, a sprocket, a nut, abelt, a chain, a bearing, a spring, a shaft, a lead screw, or acoupling, or any combination thereof
 16. The system of claim 1, whereinthe slidable coupling between the compression plate and the housingcomprises one or more of a tongue, a groove, a bearing, a gear, apulley, or a slot.
 17. The system of claim 1, wherein the digitalprocessing device further comprises a wireless communication deviceconfigured to receive a wireless signal.
 18. The system of claim 17,wherein the wireless communication device comprises one or more of aWi-Fi sensor, a Bluetooth sensor, an RFID sensor, or an NFC sensor. 19.The system of claim 17, wherein the wireless signal comprises amedication name, a medical ailment, a medication dosage, a medicationperiod, a medication interval, a doctor name, a patient name, aprescription date, a prescription number, a prescription barcode, arefill date, a number of refills, a pill size, or a pill color.
 20. Thesystem of claim 1, wherein the system further comprises amemory.MEDICATION COMPLIANCE METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS